Daily Soap Writer

2 Months ago • 1 Years +

Editorial

Job Description

Soap Central is seeking a talented Soap Writer to produce engaging content about popular US daytime dramas. The role involves creating features, news articles, recaps, and spoilers for shows like General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of Our Lives. Responsibilities include writing 4-5 articles daily, providing insightful analysis, monitoring controversies and social media trends, pitching story ideas, and meeting deadlines for timely coverage and publication schedules.

Good To Have:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Mass Communication
2 years+ of experience in entertainment reporting
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently

Must Have:

Write 4-5 articles daily
Provide insightful analysis of soap opera drama
Monitor daily controversies and news
Track social media trends and utilize Google Trends
Pitch interesting story ideas
Be open to editorial feedback
Meet deadlines and be available for real-time coverage
Ensure timely delivery of content
Avid daily soap enthusiast with passion for shows
Regular viewership of at least two US soaps in past two years

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About us

Soapcentral.com - The premier destination for all things related to US daytime dramas.

Started in 1995, Soap Central provides latest news, in-depth recaps, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from the leading soap operas.

At soapcentral.com , we celebrate the rich tradition of American soap operas, bringing you up-to-date information on everything from plot twists and character developments to cast changes and show renewals. Our passionate team of writers and industry insiders are dedicated to keeping you informed and entertained, ensuring you never miss a moment of the drama and excitement that these beloved shows have to offer. Consistently aiming on expanding our horizon to even broader categories in entertainment.

Soap Central is now part of Absolute Sports, a Nazara Technologies subsidiary and the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, Deltiasgaming.com ITR.com, TRJ.com Primetimer.com . It is one of the world's leading providers of sports news and analysis with over 100 million fans engaging with its platform monthly, and is now foraying into the world of entertainment news.

The Opportunity

Location: Remote
Experience: 1 year of experience
Nature of Employment: Contract

We are seeking a talented Soap Writer to join our dynamic team and produce engaging content about popular soap operas. This role involves consistently creating features, news articles, recaps and spoilers focusing on major American soaps such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and Beyond The Gates.

Key Responsibilities:

Write 4-5 articles daily.
Provide insightful analysis of soap opera drama.
Monitor daily controversies and news around the shows and stay updated on every episode, having watched them in person.
Track social media trends and utilize Google Trends.
Pitch interesting story ideas.
Be open to editorial feedback.
Meet deadlines and be available for real-time coverage when needed.
Ensure timely delivery of content to meet publication schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Mass Communication is preferred.
2 years+ of experience in entertainment reporting is preferred.
Avid daily soap enthusiast and fan with a passion for the above-mentioned shows is a must.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
Regular viewership of at least two U.S. soaps and within the past two years, with thorough knowledge of their characters, plots, history, tonality and recent developments.